The Green Oasis
The Official Newsletter of
Liberty State Park
SPRING
The Green Oasis is published
by Liberty State Park.
We encourage and welcome
your comments and
suggestions. If you have any
ideas for articles for upcoming
issues, please contact us at
[email protected].
Editor: Lori Garth
Contributors:
Janet Akhtarshenas
Philip Arrigo
Sarajane Bruno
Michel Cuillerier
Rosemarie Cuillerier
Patricia Hilliard
Brian Murray
Sam Pesin
Rob Rodriguez
Photos: John Dunstan, Van
Sickle & Rolleri LLC
2017
Message from the Superintendent
We are gearing up for another exciting spring & summer season at LSP! Be sure
to check out our Special Events (p 9) and Nature & History Programs (p 10-11).
Highlights include many free public events like our Annual Earth Day Festival
on April 22nd, Fleet Week on Sunday, May 28 and the July 4th Freedom and
Fireworks Festival. The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic ( 21+ ticketed event)
will also return to LSP on June 3rd.
The nature interpretive staff will once again be running our Kayak Eco-Tours as
well as a host of other fun and educational programs including Horseshoe Crab
Walks at Caven Point Beach and Explore the Hudson River Estuary ~ a
hands-on eco-discovery of the Hudson River, Summer Shorebird Walks and
more.
History Walking Tours at the CRRNJ Terminal will continue throughout the
spring and summer as well as variety of presentations and programs on topics
ranging from transportation, architecture and immigration to local wildlife
photography.
Nature Center Construction Update
The Nature Interpretive Center roof replacement project was completed over the
winter and interior restoration is projected to begin sometime this summer.
Restoration plans include a modified floor plan to increase interior lobby space
and restroom facilities and all new drywall, flooring and exhibits to address
water damage incurred with Superstorm Sandy.
Layout: Sarajane Bruno
New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection
Division of Parks and Forestry
State Park Service
Chris Christie, Governor
Kim Guadagno, Lt. Governor
Bob Martin, Commissioner
Design concept for interactive mural in new exhibit space
focusing on wetlands and freshwater pond habitats
Image courtesy of Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC
Illustration by Barbara Harmon
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Design concept for proposed Night Theatre Exhibit
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Image courtesy of Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC
New exhibits will include a Night Theatre, a Nature Discovery Center with hands-on activities for younger
visitors, a Freshwater Pond & Meadow interactive mural, fresh and salt-water fish tanks, a salt marsh
diorama and food web and host of other exciting new displays and activities. When completed, the Nature
Interpretive Center will have a much greater capacity to serve in its mission to connect park visitors to the
incredible diversity of the park’s natural resources.
Conceptual drawing for Nature Discovery Center
Image courtesy of Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC
Finally, we are excited to announce the launch of the Official Liberty State Park Facebook page. Please
follow us at https://www.facebook.com/LibertyStateParkOfficial/. We will use Facebook to engage the
public on events, happenings and information about the park.
We welcome and appreciate feedback and comments. Please let us know how we are doing by emailing us at
[email protected]. After a long winter the staff at Liberty State Park are excited for Spring and
the Summer ahead. We invite you to come out and visit your park.
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LSP’s Winter “Harbor” Visitor
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by Sarajane Bruno
The season of winter brings many visitors to
Liberty State Park, both of the human and animal
varieties. One visitor to the park, which few knew
could be found here, is the harbor seal (Phoca
vitulina). This species of seal is the most common
one found along the Atlantic coast during the
months of November through March.
A harbor seal is small compared to other seals in
the family of Phocidae (“true seals”), averaging
about five feet in length and weighing about 250
pounds. The skin is greyish-brown with a pattern of
brown spots or flecks on the pelt.
Seals differ from the better-known sea lion in
A harbor seal “hauled out” by the public boat launch
several ways. Unlike sea lions, seals do not have
outer ear flaps and they cannot walk on their hind
flippers. Seals move slowly on land, but can swim very fast and stay submerged in the water for almost 20
minutes.
Harbor seals forage on a variety of marine life, such as fish, shellfish, and squid, and they will follow prey
into shallow harbor areas where they can be spotted by casual observers. Usually, a lucky observer can
catch a glimpse of a dog-like head and snout peeking out on the surface of the water before it quickly dives
back down.
A great time to observe harbor seals is when they “haul out” (drag their girth from the water on to the
land), and rest on rocky jetties and shorelines. Hauling out provides the seals with an opportunity to rest
and warm themselves as well as give birth and nurse their young. A common place to see seals in the park
is on the south end along Morris Pesin Drive, either out on the jetties or by the boat launch.
If you happen to see a seal at Liberty State Park, please keep in mind it is a wild animal, and DO NOT
APPROACH IT. Maintain a safe distance and observe from there. If the seal appears to be in distress,
please contact park staff, and they will assess the situation and take appropriate action.
Help Support Liberty State Park with Dedicated License Plate
With the purchase of Liberty State Park license plates, you will be supporting
the continued improvement of New Jersey’s premier urban state park. Your
dollars help to maintain and restore historic structures like the CRRNJ
Terminal, provide for upgrades to the Nature Interpretive Center, create
wildlife habitat, increase recreational opportunities, and so much more. In
2016, license plate funds were used to install 50 new flag poles along Freedom Way which will display the
50 state flags.
Please consider becoming part of our community of supporters. For more information or to order your plates
today, please visit your nearest NJ Motor Vehicle Agency or visit on line at http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/
Vehicle/Liberty.htm, or by phone at (888) 486-3339. Thank you for your support.
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LSP Naturalist Honored With Community Service Award
On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017, Liberty State Park
Resource Interpretive Specialist Lori Garth was honored at the
11th Annual Glenn D. Cunningham Early Childhood
Center Black History Month Celebration in Jersey City, NJ.
Lori was recognized for her nearly two decades of commitment
to environmental education outreach with the Jersey City Early
Childhood Program.
Resource Interpretive Specialist, Lori Garth
(center) with fellow honorees
Lori was honored alongside the late Dr. Patricia Bryant,
Director of Early Childhood in Jersey City, Cheryl DB
Murphy, Chairwoman of the Jersey City Caribbean American
Association, and Jersey City high school students Dimitri
Moore and Mirna Gaballa.
Attendees to the ceremony enjoyed a variety of musical
selections, including a few songs by the Pre-K students of the Glenn D. Cunningham Early Childhood
Center, many of whom Lori and other park interpretive staff taught during the year.
Liberty State Park provides Environmental Education Programs, Public Nature Programs and Volunteer
Stewardship Opportunities throughout the year. For more information, please contact the Resource
Interpretive Staff at (201) 915-3400 ext. 203 or email at [email protected].
Birding Hot Spots at Liberty State Park
What birds were here?
In 2016, 146 species of birds were sighted in Liberty State Park
and reported to Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s database. (See
ebird.org) Such species of interest were black skimmers,
peregrine falcons, Northern harrier, and pied-billed grebes, all on
NJ Fish and Wildlife’s endangered list. Also seen in the park
and on NJ’s threatened species list were black-crowned night
herons, yellow-crowned night herons and savannah sparrow. On
October 23, 2016, a bald eagle was seen flying over Liberty State
Park. They are becoming more common because bald
eagles are now nesting in Hudson County.
by Pat Hilliard
A black-crowned night heron on the marsh
Photo by John Dunstan
Some of the most fascinating birds seen in 2016 in Liberty State
Park that were reported to Cornell University’s database were ruby-throated hummingbird, Northern pintail
duck, yellow-billed cuckoo, blackpoll warbler and snow bunting. As for rare birds, those that are not usually
seen in New Jersey, a lark bunting was reported. This bird is more common in the mid-western states.
This spring we will likely see large flocks of American robins covering the lawns of the park. Red-winged
blackbirds often return as early as February. In early April, the tree swallows will return and begin looking
for nest boxes. In May, bird watchers will be looking for Connecticut, Tennessee, Canada, hooded and blackburnian warblers that will be passing through the park on their way to nesting grounds in the north. We will
lose our winter ducks as we gain our typical summer birds. (continued on next page)
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Most of the ducks that have spent the winter in New York Harbor will head north to the Canadian
Tundra to begin nesting
What nests in Liberty State Park?
Of course, the robins and tree swallow nest here at Liberty, but other birds make this there summer home
as well. Common yellowthroat warblers, marsh wrens, mockingbirds, cardinals, ruby-throated
hummingbirds and brown thrashers build nests at Liberty State Park. Larger shorebirds like the blackcrowned night heron have nested in the past. It’s important not to disturb nests so that the birds can be
successful with their breeding. Be sure to stay back if you do find a nest.
Where are the Bird Hot Spots at Liberty State Park?
Every birder knows there are hot spots—places that will likely have more birds at any given time. Peter
Dunne, in his book The Art of Bird Finding, suggests that if you want to find birds go to water. One of
the best places is the pond behind the Nature Interpretive Center. In the thickets and tall rushes you will
find an assortment of birds. Marsh wrens nest in the tall grass around the pond. Mockingbirds and
cardinals prefer the berry bushes on the trails. Hummingbirds hover near the trumpet vines that cover the
trellis near the entrance of the Nature Center.
A new place that many bird watchers have just
discovered is the Grove of Remembrance, located
along Audrey Zapp Drive that runs from Philip St. to
Freedom Way. This area is easily accessed from the
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, Liberty State Park stop.
Walk north and go under the overpass. The trees and
shrubs along this walk are a “warbler trap” in spring
that will amaze you.
Another birding hot spot is Caven Point Cove which
has abundant natural food sources for birds. You can
A perching male northern cardinal
visit this birding hot spot by signing up for a bird walk
Photo by John Dunstan
with park naturalists or by parking your car in the
middle lot near Freedom Way and stroll along the walkway toward Liberty National Golf Course club
house. Follow it beyond and you will experience one of Hudson County’s best “open spaces.”
Bird watching in Liberty State Park is always an adventure whether you get there at six in the morning or
stay to do a little “owling” until ten when the park closes. You’ll find the whole park is a Hot Spot for
fun at any time of year.
RESOURCES:
Endangered and Threatened Birds: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/tandespp.htm
Bird report for Liberty State Park generated from Audubon and Cornell Lab of Ornithology, ebird.org
Pete Dunne, The Art of Bird Finding, Stackpole Books Copyright 2011 by Pete Dunne
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Boxwood Hall Update
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by Brian Murray
Boxwood Hall is unique among State Historic Sites, because it is not interpreted
for one family or one time frame. It is rather, interpreted as the history of the site
itself and each room as a different decade of that long history. The rooms serve
to illustrate the history of the house as it moves forward through time. As with
most sites, the house has had many owners and uses. Built as a home for the
Woodruff family in the 1750s, it was sold to Elias Boudinot (President of
Congress Assembled during the Revolution), who in turn sold it to Jonathan
Dayton (youngest signer of the Constitution), who then sold it to his son in law
Spencer. After which, the site became a boarding house, a school for young
ladies and finally The Elizabeth Home for Aged Women before being sold to the
school children of Elizabeth who donated the property to the state.
Over the past two years, Boxwood has been revived with refreshed paint,
The Dayton Room-Oak Hill
reproduction period wallpaper, reupholstering and furniture acquisitions.
Brussels carpet designed in
Recently, the Brussels and Venetian carpeting for two rooms has been installed
1800.
and look much as they would have during their respective periods. Carpeting in
the late 18th and early 19th centuries was very different from modern broadloom carpeting. The idea of
carpeting (as opposed to area rugs) was in fact conceived during the mid-1700s and as with all new
conveniences it was relatively expensive. Per his estate inventory, we know that Mr. Woodruff owned
woven wool carpeting prior to his death in 1768. That makes sense since Woodruff was the wealthiest man
in Elizabethtown at the time.
In terms of floor coverings, Venetian was the most common and like any textile of
the time was woven on a loom. Made entirely of wool, its thickness and feel is more
like that of a blanket than carpeting that we are familiar with today. Its bright and
variegated colors made it a popular choice for almost a century, 1750-1850, and as
production increased, price decreased, making it an affordable choice for secondary
rooms such as bedrooms. On the other hand, Brussels carpet was a very high-end
import. It too is made on a loom; however, it might have other fibers such as linen or
silk and rather than a flat weave it is a loop pile weave. Brussels carpeting was first
made in the 1760s, but is still manufactured today and should be recognizable to
everyone. Historically, both types of carpet were woven in 26-inch-wide strips
requiring them to be sewn together before being cut to fit the room for which they
were intended. This is the type of carpet that has been installed at Boxwood.
The Dayton room is named after Jonathan Dayton and is the room where he made
the most changes during the period in which he owned Boxwood. His installation of
an Adamesque mantelpiece and arches gave the room its neoclassical appearance.
The room is interpreted for the year 1810 and in keeping with Dayton’s decorating scheme the “Oak Hill”
Brussels carpet, which was originally designed in 1800, has been chosen. The Children’s room on the
second floor of the house is interpreted for the period in which Boxwood was used as a private girl’s school.
This room has been carpeted in Venetian, which by the 1840s, would have been an economical choice for a
room used by children. These rooms are an example of how carpeting was used for both decorative and
utilitarian purposes.
The children's room (2nd
floor) with striped
Venetian carpet.
While these changes are very satisfying, there is still more work to be done. Going forward Boxwood will
be installing new window treatments and lighting as well as a new roof, which should bring the final phases
to full completion.
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BEE-HAVIOR
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by Janet Akhtarshenas
Bees are the most important pollinators in nature.
The oldest known bee fossil is 100 million years old,
yet today, the bee population is in trouble. With
some knowledge we can happily coexist with this
valuable flying insect.
Bumblebees are one of many important pollinator insects.
Photo by John Dunstan
In New Jersey, there are over 300 different species of
bees. The most beloved, our state insect, is the
honey bee because they are social, cooperative, and
produce the golden sweet nectar, “honey”. Honey
bees are slender and wasp-like in appearance, with
obvious stripes, fuzzy and more orange than yellow
in color. Thousands can live in one hive. Their job
is to collect nectar while pollinating flowers. They
bring the nectar back to the hive where honey is
made. If they are threatened, they will sting, and
then they die. Since 2008 it is illegal to kill honey
bees in NJ, unless they must be removed from inside
a dwelling.
The bumblebee is also a very good pollinator. They are hairy and round in shape, usually larger than the
honey bee. Bumblebees are not aggressive, but will sting in defense of their nest, or if harmed. They can
sting repeatedly without injuring themselves. Bees are purely vegetarian.
Wasps and bees are often confused for one another. Wasps benefit the environment because they control
pests. They are more aggressive than bees and have a nasty sting. They are more slender than bees and
have a shiny body.
Yellow jackets are wasps and the unwanted guests at your picnic! Often mistaken as honeybees, they are
smaller in size and bright yellow. They are scavengers, aggressive defenders, and can sting repeatedly
without dying. Wasps are carnivores and are usually found near garbage cans.
There are several things we can do to avoid being stung by bees or wasps. Instinct directs bees to find
flowers that will provide nectar and pollen. Brightly colored or patterned clothing will attract bees, so if
you plan to go on a hike, or a picnic, or relax in a field, dress accordingly. Likewise, bees have an
extremely developed sense of smell. The floral scents in shampoos, lotions, perfumes and colognes will
make you a bee magnet! However, they can not hear. So, if you find you have become the object of a
bee’s (or bees!) desire, stand perfectly still, and scream all you want! The screaming will make you feel
good, and it will give the bee a chance to discover you have nothing to offer. The absolute worse thing to
do is flail your arms and run around. Make sure to teach this to your children!
Knowing how to identify different types of bees and wasps eases the fear that many people have towards
these valuable insects. Most stinging incidents involve wasps and hornets, not bees. Bees are not out to
get people. They do not want to sting, they just want to do their job - pollination!
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Greetings from the Garden
Every Saturday morning, volunteers from all walks of
life come together to dedicate their time and effort to
Liberty State Park as part of the volunteer gardening
program.
The Saturday volunteer program, led by LSP
gardener Rosemarie Cuillerier, began in 2002 and has
since blossomed into a large contingent of volunteers
from such groups as Pershing NY Melon Bank,
Goldman Sachs, The Girl Scouts of America, Hudson
County College Phi Theta Capa Honor Students,
Jersey Cares, and Earth Share to name a few. The
opportunity volunteering gives to these groups
extends also to corporations, churches and other
universities which can organize a "day in the park"
and help make a difference.
We thank all of our volunteers for their continued
hard work and dedication to Liberty State Park!
Volunteers braving the winter weather to prep the gardens
for spring planting.
Please contact Rosemarie, LSP's gardener, to arrange a volunteer event and participate in the garden
program at LSP at 201-915-3418, or email [email protected].
Friends of Liberty State Park
Please save these dates to be involved in helping us support Liberty State Park.
Saturday, April 8: Volunteers are needed for our annual Salt Marsh clean up from 10AM to 1PM. Enter at
the gates at the southeast side of Park Office located at 200 Morris Pesin Drive.
Saturday, April 22: "Walk for LSP" fundraiser at 10AM (and HCIA Run and family Earth Day
Festival). The event will take place on the south side of the Ferry parking lot on Audrey Zapp Drive. Free
parking for walkers.
Sunday, May 7: The 12th annual Friends' Luncheon at the Liberty House Restaurant. Check in and hors
d'oeuvres will be from Noon to 1PM, followed by the luncheon from 1PM to 3:30PM. Honored at the event
will be legendary environmentalist Andrew Willner (www.andrewwillner.com), Bike JC (www.bikejc.org)
and others. Please join our LSP supporters!
Saturday, May 20: The Friends of Liberty State Park Members’ meeting from 10AM to Noon at the
historic CRRNJ Terminal located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. The meeting will be held in the 2nd floor
conference room.
For more information, please email Sam at [email protected] or call 201-792-1993. Also be sure to
check out www.folsp.org and www.instagram.com/friendsoflibertystatepark.
What’s Happening in Liberty State Park?
Saturday, April 8th
Volunteer Salt Marsh Cleanup
Friends of Liberty State Park
www.folsp.org
Saturday, April 22rd
Earth Day 5k Run/Walk and
Fair
Hudson County Improvement
Authority
www.hcia.org/
Saturday, April 29th
Walk MS: Jersey City 2017
MS NJ Metro Chapter
www.main.nationalmssociety.
org/
Sunday, April 30th
March for Babies
March of Dimes
www.marchforbabies.org/
Registration/Events
Saturday, May 6th
Break the Silence on Ovarian
Cancer 5k
National Ovarian Cancer
Coalition
www.ovarian.org/
Saturday, May 13th
Run 2 Health 5k
American Cancer Fund
www.americancancerfund.org/
Sunday, May 21st
2017 Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation
www.komennorthjersey.org/
Saturday, May 27th &
Sunday, May 28th
Sky Art Kite Festival
Wind Wolves
Sunday, May 28th
Fleet Week at Liberty State Park
United States Armed Forces
www.fleetweeknewyork.com/
fleetweeknewyork/events.html
Saturday, August 26th
Tri-State Walk n’ Roll for Ataxia
National Ataxia Foundation
www.ataxia.org/events/
default.aspx
Saturday, June 3th
Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
http://veuveclicquot.tumblr.com/
vcpoloclassic
Sunday, August 27th
Carevel Foundation 5k
Carevel Foundation
www.carevelfoundation.org/
Saturday, June 10th
Tackle Sickle Cell
Embrace Kids Foundation
www.embracekids.org/
Sunday, September 17th
2017 Newport Liberty HalfMarathon
Newport Property Owners
Association
www.newporthalfmarathon.com/
Sunday, June 11th
Take Steps 5k
Crohn’s & Colitis
www.ccfa.org
Saturday, June 17th
Read Write and Run 5k and 10k
The Ethical Community Charter
School- Jersey City
www.teccsjc.org/
Sunday, June 25th
Diversity Stride Walkathon
American Conference on Diversity
www.americanconferenceondiversit
y.org/
Tuesday, July 4th
Jersey City - Freedom and
Fireworks Festival
www.freedomandfireworks.com/
Sunday, July 23rd
Lady Liberty Sharkfest Swim
Envirosports
www.sharkfestswim.com/
Sunday, August 20th
Jersey City Triathlon
City Tri
www.citytri.com/jersey-citytriathlon
Saturday, September 23rd
Walk for Wishes
Make a Wish Foundation
www.nj.wish.org/news-and-events
Saturday, October 7th
2017 Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s New Jersey
http://www.alznj.org/
Saturday, October 21st
JDRF One Walk
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation
www.walk.jdrf.org
Sunday, October 22nd
Handang Tumulong 5k
Handang Tumulong Foundation
www.handangtumulong.org
Saturday, October 28th
Glow Walk & Run
Epilepsy Foundation of NJ
http://www.efnj.com/
2017 Spring & Summer Nature Interpretive Programs
While the Nature Interpretive Center remains closed due to storm damage, our Nature
Programming continues. A full list of our programs for the spring and summer is below. If you
would like to register for any of our programs, please call (201) 915-3400, ext. 202 or email us
at [email protected] and we will be more than happy to help you. All children must
be accompanied by an adult. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Earth Day Volunteer Beach Clean Up ~ April 22 from 10am ~ Noon
Come on out and help clean up our shoreline of debris that washes in with the tides. We will be working in the
Richard J Sullivan State Natural Area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves if you have them.
Adults, Groups, Families (children age 5 and up) Pre-registration Required
Volunteer Nature Trail Work Day ~ Saturday, May 6 from 10am ~ Noon
We will be removing invasive vegetation and planting native shrubs in the Richard J Sullivan State Natural Area.
Come on out and help create vital wildlife habitat! Wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves if you have them.
Adults, Groups, Families (children age 10 and up) Pre-registration Required
Low Tide Beach Walk ~ Sunday, May 21 from 10am ~ 11:30am
Join us for a beach walk and scavenger hunt at Caven Point Beach. Dress to be outdoors. Wear old
shoes that can get wet and muddy. You will need your own vehicle to get to the study site.
Adults, Families Pre-registration Required ~ Free
Wildlife of Liberty State Park Film by John Dunstan
Sunday, June 4 from 1pm ~ 2:30pm
Local wildlife photographer, John Dunstan, will share his creative approach to urban wildlife
photography and videography. John will show his video work on the amazing diversity of
landscape and wildlife in Liberty State Park and the surrounding area followed by a discussion of
the nature and craft. Adults, Groups, Families (children age 10 and up) ~ Free
Horseshoe Crab Walk ~ Saturday, June 10 from 10am ~ 11:30am
Each spring, these living fossils migrate to the sandy shores of Caven Point Beach to lay their tiny
turquois eggs by the millions. We will observe these amazing creatures and explore the shore line
for other wildlife inhabitants. Wear old shoes that can get wet and muddy. You will need your own
vehicle to get from the Park Office to our study site.
Adults, Families Pre-registration Required ~ Free
Explore the Hudson River Estuary ~ Saturday, July 8 & August 12 from 10am ~ Noon
$3/person
Join us for a hands-on exploration of our estuary. Come try your hand at dragging a seine net.
You never know what you may find in and around the waters of the Hudson. Waders will be
provided. Wear old shoes that can get wet and muddy. You will need your own vehicle to get
from the Park Office to our study site.
Adults, Families (children age 5 and up) Pre-registration Required
Summer Shorebird Walk ~ Saturday, July 29 & Sunday, August 20 from 10am ~ Noon
Come on out to Liberty State Park and join us as we search for a variety of summer shorebirds. Dress to be
outside and bring binoculars if you have them, we have a limited number that can be borrowed. Program will
begin at the Park Office on Morris Pesin Drive.
Adults, Families (children age 5 and up) Pre-registration Required ~ Free
No pre-registration is required for any of our history programs. Please
meet at the Information Desk located inside the CRRNJ Terminal building
at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. For more information, please call 201-915-0615
or email [email protected].
CRRNJ Terminal History Walking Tour
Tuesdays ~ Wednesdays ~ Thursdays ~
Sundays (8:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM)
Tours available on request depending on
staff availability
FREE
Join us for a short 15 minute walking tour of the
CRRNJ Terminal and learn about its rich history
and unique architecture.
Architecture of the CRRNJ Terminal
Tuesday, April 11th, 18th, and 25th
Tuesday, May 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
10:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM
FREE
Join our historic interpreter on a walking tour of the
CRRNJ Terminal building and learn all about the variety of
architectural features found throughout this impressive
structure.
Historic Trilogy Program
Thursday, April 13th, 20th, and 27th
Thursday, May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM
FREE
The CRRNJ Terminal, Statue of Liberty and Ellis
Island stand together as the Historic Trilogy. Come
follow the trail of the immigrant experience. This
program will include the film “Dreams of Distant
Shores” and a tour of the CRRNJ with views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.